Boko Haram militants attack police station in Kano

Policemen attached to the Kano State Command on Monday engaged suspected Boko Haram militants in a gun battle, following the invasion of Mandawari Police Station in Gwale Local Government Area by the gunmen.

Reports said the gunmen, riding in a bus and six motorcycles, attacked the police station with guns around 7.45a.m on Monday but were resisted by policemen on duty and soldiers attached to the Joint Task Force.

The police station is located near the palace of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero.
This led to a gun battle, which spread to other parts of the area. One policeman was feared dead in the attack while an unknown number of his colleagues were injured.

This is the latest in a string of Boko Harm attacks on police stations in Kano. The police eventually managed to drive the attackers away. Spokesperson for the state police command, Musa Magaji Majiya, later confirmed that there was no casualty in the attack.

More details later.